Becoming a Firefighter

The Shakopee Fire Department employs a small contingent of full-time firefighters, as well as a larger staff of paid-on-call firefighters who are responsible for responding to emergency calls and attending training and drills, on an average of five to 10 hours per week.

Paid-on-call firefighters are generally hired each spring. If you are interested in applying at that time, visit the city’s Employment page, sign up for an account and visit the job categories area in the upper left menu to be notified when applications are being accepted.

Benefits

Starting wage of $14.62/hour

Paid training

Pension benefits of $8,750 per year of service (Fully vested after 20 years)

Leadership opportunities

Serve your community

Camaraderie

Eligibility Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older

Possess a valid driver's license

Reside within a 10 minute response time of a Shakopee fire station

Must be able to maintain an attendance record of 35 percent for emergency calls and drills